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An excellent character study! Among the best psychological thrillers!

27 September 2007 - 3 out of 5 users found this review helpful.

Caul(Gene Hackman)is a man with relationship issues in this excellent directorial effort from Coppola. He is the best in the surveillance field. A man who has learned not to trust anyone. Caul's mood swings are what the viewer grows to live with. For a major part of the movie, Caul is shown listening to a conversation which he had recorded for a client we simply know as the 'Director'. John Cazale plays a prominent role in this movie as the person who works for him. This movie proceeds at a very slow pace to build a superb momentum at the finale. I would recommend this movie for the following reasons:

1. Gene Hackman's portrayal of Caul is authentic and superb. I cant imagine anybody else in the role.

2. Harrison Ford. He plays Stett, a man who is in constant conflict with Caul. He looks very young and refreshing.